adventurous

/ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əs/

ÆDVƐN · t͡ʃɚ · əs (3 syllables)

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Definition

Inclined to adventure; willing to take risks; prone to embark on hazardous enterprises; daring.

Etymology

From Middle English aventurous, aunterous, auntrous, from Old French aventuros (whence French aventureux). By surface analysis, adventure + -ous.

Example Sentences

  • "The San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt down hard-to-find critters such as ostrich, wild boar and crocodile."
  • "take an adventurous viewpoint"
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